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West Prairie

QLD 4403 • Queensland

78
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
143.11 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietDarling Downs
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About West Prairie

West Prairie is a small rural locality in the Toowoomba Region of south-east Queensland, situated on the fertile Darling Downs approximately 45 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba. With a population of 78 at the 2021 Census and covering 143 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural area of broadacre farms and pastoral properties. The locality takes its name from the Prairie pastoral run established by Henry Stuart Russell in 1855.

The landscape is characterised by flat to gently undulating black-soil plains, well suited to cropping and grazing. Residents travel to nearby towns such as Quinalow or Jondaryan for basic services, while Toowoomba provides the nearest major shopping, healthcare, and education facilities. West Prairie appeals to farming families and those who value rural privacy and productive agricultural land on the Darling Downs.

West Prairie falls under postcode 4403 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4403
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.32°, 151.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
143.11 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4403

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4403 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,629
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,948

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4403; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services to West Prairie — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail is at Toowoomba (~45 km), then Westlander to Brisbane (3 hr 50 min)
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2-2.5 hours

🛣️ Toowoomba is the nearest major centre (~45 km). Access via the Warrego Highway to Brisbane.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops or services within the locality; all errands require driving to neighbouring towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
78
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains West Prairie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Prairie known for? +

West Prairie is known as a productive farming locality on the Darling Downs, with rich black-soil plains suited to broadacre cropping and grazing. It takes its name from the Prairie pastoral run established by Henry Stuart Russell in 1855.

How far is West Prairie from Brisbane? +

West Prairie is approximately 180 kilometres west of Brisbane, or around 2 to 2.5 hours by car via the Warrego Highway through Toowoomba.

Does West Prairie have public transport? +

West Prairie has no public transport services. The nearest rail access is at Toowoomba, approximately 45 kilometres south-east, where the Westlander train connects to Brisbane.

What is the population of West Prairie? +

According to the 2021 Census, West Prairie has a population of 78 people living across 143 square kilometres of farming country on the Darling Downs.

Is West Prairie a good place to live? +

West Prairie suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on productive agricultural land. It offers privacy and open space but has no local shops or services — residents travel to nearby towns or Toowoomba for essentials.

What is the postcode for West Prairie? +

The postcode for West Prairie, Queensland is 4403.

Is West Prairie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. West Prairie is part of the Toowoomba LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.